A Back-to-School Roadmap for CYBHI Success

Start this school year off on the right track with the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI). 

Whether you’re just beginning to explore CYBHI or picking back up after summer, now is the perfect moment to ask yourself: 

1. Are we prepared for CYBHI?
2. How can we participate?
3. What still feels unclear or overwhelming?

TadHealth is here to help you move from uncertainty to action. Whether you’re looking to streamline insurance collection, clarify your service model, or simply understand what CYBHI can offer your district, this blog was written to meet you at any stage of your journey.

What is CYBHI and why does it matter?

CYBHI is California’s investment in student mental health. It helps schools and districts get reimbursed for the services they’re already providing through Medi-Cal and commercial insurance.

That means more support for students, more capacity for staff, and more sustainable funding for services that are often under-resourced.

Start the school year off strong with these 5 steps:

1. Revisit your goals
   What does your team hope to accomplish with CYBHI this year? Take a moment to align on where you're headed before diving in.
2. Start collecting insurance info early
   Use the natural flow of the school year. Registration, orientation, back-to-school night… All of these are opportunities to collect student insurance information. Keep it simple, let families opt out, and follow up with care.
3. Keep your staff in the loop
   CYBHI affects multiple departments, so it’s worth spending time in the beginning to make sure everyone is on the same page. TadHealth has resources and templates to help!
4. Pay attention to DHCS updates
   The CYBHI Office Hours and webinars from DHCS are full of important updates and clarifications. Can’t attend live? Our team breaks down what you need to know and how it might affect your next step. 
5. Don’t wait until it’s perfect
   There’s no single way to start your CYBHI journey. Every district moves at its own pace. Start small, ask questions, and build from there. If you get stuck, we’re here to help!

TadHealth is here to help!

1. Platform onboarding & support
2. Submitting claims in 4 clicks or less
3. Stakeholder (leadership, staff, parent/guardian) messaging

We know this work takes time, staff, and a lot of behind-the-scenes effort. TadHealth was built specifically for CYBHI so districts don’t have to take it on alone. 

We help with:

1. Platform onboarding and support
2. Streamlining claim submissions in 4 clicks or less
3. Stakeholder (leadership and parent/guardian) messaging, and more!

Whether this is your first time hearing about CYBHI or you’re already billing, the TadHealth team is ready to help your team feel confident and supported. Book a free 1:1 with our team anytime.

You don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to help make this work, for your team and your students.